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Forensic Toxicology
| Code: | MML111 | Acronym: | MML111 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Pharmacological Sciences |
| OFICIAL | Chemistry Sciences |
| OFICIAL | Physical Sciences |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S (of 05-01-2024 to 02-02-2024) 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Master Degree in Forensic Medicine |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MML | 27 | Oficial Plan Bolonha 2008 | 1 | - | 8 | 72 | 200 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking studentsObjectives
Provide the student the opportunity to deepen his knowledge in Forensic Toxicology, namely the relevance in criminal investigation, in labor law, civil law and criminal law, and its applicability in expert practice in Forensic Medicine.
Learning outcomes and competences
Proficience in Forensic Toxicology will provide students with technical skills to supervise and solve most of the challenges in Medico Legal subjects and other related Forensic Sciences.
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Health Sciences, Social, Human and Law Sciences and related Sciences.Program
The history of Toxicology. The State of the art in Toxicology at the present. The role of the Forensic Toxicology service INMLCF. Toxicokinetic concepts: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of toxics (ADME).Poisonings by venoms of animal origin: diagnosis and treatment. Poisoning by anaesthetics: its forensic importance. Food poisoning I: botulism, mushrooms. Additives used in food industry: toxicological aspects. Nitrofurans poisoning. Poisoning by medicines. Poisoning by Paracetamol. Food poisoning II. Toxicity of radiation. Contrast imaging products: their potential toxicity. Role of Pharmacogenetics in the toxicity of new medicines. Legal drugs. Their toxicity. The forensic importance of doping. Sewage treatment plant managing. Medico Legal aspects of occupational poisoning. Poisoning by heavy metals. Pesticide poisonings. Volatile toxicants. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Medico Legal implications. Environmental pollution at present. The autopsy in forensic toxicology. Solicitation, harvesting and packing of samples. The crime of poisoning in Portuguese criminal Law. Importance of chromatographic methods in Forensic Toxicology. Main causes of error in toxicological investigation. The role of the Laboratory of Forensic Police in Forensic Toxicology. The importance of chemistry in the criminal investigation.
Mandatory literature
Baselt Randall C.; Disposition of toxic drugs and chemicals in man. ISBN: 0-931890-02-0Bogusz, Maciel; Forensic Science – vol. 2, handbook of analytical separations, Elsevier, 2000
Calabuig JAG; Medicina Legal y Toxicologia, Masson, 2004
Sauko, P Casarett and Doull’s ; Toxicology: the Basic Science of Poisons, Mc Graw-Hill Companies, 2001
Klassen, C, Amadur, M., and Doull, J.; Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology. The basic science of poisons , McGRAW-HILL, 2001
Levine, Barry; Principles of Forensic Toxicology, AACC Press, 2003
Comments from the literature
Support texts provied by teatchers.Teaching methods and learning activities
Two-hour lessons with discussion of case reports. Field experience in Forensic Toxicology themes chosen by the student, whenever possible with internship work at public and/or private institutions.
Presentation of the programmatic content emphasizing critical subjects considered essential to graduation as a Master in Forensic Sciences.
Performance of theoretical-practical work such as public presentation of scientific papers (mainly case report papers) in Forensic Toxicological Sciences subjects.
Lab experimental lessons (two hour lessons).
Lab experimental lessons (two hour lessons).
keywords
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Legal medicineEvaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese | 35,00 |
| Exame | 60,00 |
| Participação presencial | 5,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese | 36,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 108,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 72,00 |
| Total: | 216,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Obligation of attendance to 75% of the lessons. Frequency will be considered valid when 75% of the lessons are fulfilled by the student (control of signatures in each class).
Two-hour lectures with discussion of case reports. Field experience in the Forensic Toxicology areas chosen by the student, when possible at public and/or private institutions.
Performance of theoretical and practical work such as oral presentation of programatic topics or scientific papers from Forensic Toxicology Journals to the workgroup. Laboratory pratical classes.
Successful completion (50% of grade) of the final Written Exam.
Successful completion (50% of grade) of the final Written Exam.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final Score = Theoretical test 10 points + reasearch/theme 8 points + Laboratory work 2 points
Assessement of the curricular component may be done by marks (0 to 20 points) or by grading (Excellent, good, satisfactory, poor, very poor). Theoretical test is scored to 10 points; Laboratory work can reach 2 points. A reasearch/theme performed by student's groups is scored to 8 points. The final score will be used in a range of vi and is achieved according to the University of Porto's Post-Graduate Regulations.
Examinations or Special Assignments
Monographic works may be performed such as scientific reviews or Lab/field work on themes chosen by the student.
Internship work/project
Students can develop volunteer internship work in public or private institutions with a probation report. The main goal of the internship work is to allow the student to deepen his knowledge in subjects related to the topics of his thesis. The fulfillment of the internship work can replace the theoretical/practical work.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
In exceptional cases provided by the law or in duly justified cases assessement of the student can be done out of the normal context and schedule, consisting in an oral exam to evaluate the student's competence on the subject matters of the curricular modules. The type of evaluation will be decided by the Coordinating Committee and informed to the student. Any special assessment of the research project will be submitted to previous analysis by the Coordinating Committee.
Classification improvement
The student may request new exams to improve its marks of each of the curricular modules. Public presentation of the dissertation cannot be repeated except in cases were has occured a violation of statutory provision and requests superior authorization.
Observations
Students who have successfully fulfilled the Course of Specialization in Medical-Legal Sciences will receive preference in selection as candidates to the Master Course in Forensic Medicine of this Institute.
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